US Bridges

CO 136 over Little Bluewater Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 2 MI NE Lexington · Structure no. 013680

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 136 over Little Bluewater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 136 over Little Bluewater Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 136
CrossesLittle Bluewater Creek
Location2 MI NE Lexington
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98045, -87.40069
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1989)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$666,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 136 over Little Bluewater Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 136 over Little Bluewater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CO 136 over Little Bluewater Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 136 over Little Bluewater Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns CO 136 over Little Bluewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.